tdierikx Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 A lovely older neighbour of mine visited me the other night to tell me that her gorgeous little older Shih Tzu cross girl had passed away. A few months ago she had also lost her husband suddenly fom a brain tumour no-one knew he had. Holly was regularly seen out and about on her twice daily walks, and was one of the sweetest and most well looked after little dogs I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. My neighbour is a fit, healthy, and active 70-something lady, and has asked me if I could be on the lookout for a Shih Tzu cross pup (preferably female) in rescue for her. She is fully aware of the training needs of a pup, of their activity levels, and their penchant for being naughty or destructive at times. I can fully recommend her as one of the most perfect candidates for a puppy, and can vouch that her yard and house are well set up for a small dog. Any pup she adopts will be her constant companion. Shirley lives in SE Sydney (same street as me and Katdogs). So - if anyone has any young female Shih Tzu cross pups for adoption (in Sydney please), please let me know and I can forward your details to Shirley, OK? T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 How devastating for her Have you tried PAWS yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Oh T, that's so sad, I heard Holly was sick but I was hoping she'd pull through again to keep Shirley company a bit longer after losing Jack Will keep an eye out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) I have one word (said 3 times :) ). PAWS, PAWS, PAWS. They have such lovely little dogs of that type....and the information from the foster-carers is always spot on. Just as a sample of one just missed....seems she's trying a new home. The sweet and beautiful Tashi the tibbie (click to enlarge). But there are other equal sweeties still available. Edited October 24, 2012 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 OMG mita - she's adorable!!! Will definitely check out PAWS and put Shirley in touch. She definitely wants a pup that she can train and bond with, and preferably of a Shih Tzu cross type... but I reckon if Tashi was still available, she'd be very amenable to that adorable face... *grin* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 OMG mita - she's adorable!!! Will definitely check out PAWS and put Shirley in touch. She definitely wants a pup that she can train and bond with, and preferably of a Shih Tzu cross type... but I reckon if Tashi was still available, she'd be very amenable to that adorable face... *grin* T. Yes, there were tibbie people as far away as France clutching the furniture to stop from screaming, "I want Tashi!'. But PAWS says she's now trying out a new home. As I said before, PAWS always has the greatest little dogs of the Shih Tzu or Tibbie type... Tell Joyce to specially ask if one of them recently was rescued just pregnant....in case there are any puppies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 My neighbour is a fit, healthy, and active 70-something lady, and has asked me if I could be on the lookout for a Shih Tzu cross pup (preferably female) in rescue for her. Shirley and I would be contempories; I have five dogs who are walked twice a day, I go to the gym, I did bootcamp before I pulled shoulder muscles and I am in the process of sifting and spreading about 2 tonnes of topsoil. What has age got to do with anything? What a shame she isn't in the market for an older dog: Bunter would love his very own special person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 You're not an "older" person at all DD... you have much more get up and go than most 20-somethings I've met. Don't ever stop being you, OK? My mum is in her 70's and she's not showing any signs of slowing down. If anything, becoming retired gives her more time to find all sorts of activities to pursue... I'd hate to have to keep up with her on a regular basis... hehe! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) I think though that you do have to look up to 12-15 years time. My mum's 78 and adopted her dog 2 yrs ago, she wouldn't take anything young - so she adopted a 9 yr old. In the last 2 yrs she's been in and out of hsopital and also taken holidays. She has my brother nearby for back up and he helps her, otherwise she admits she would struggle to cope. There's no guarantees, someone might sail through to 85 yrs of age but none of us know. Last week I had a call from a 72 yr old person wanting a puppy or nothing older than 1 yr. This person has health issues and admitted that they had not been able to see when their last dog was struggling or needed grooming etc and they couldn't afford regular grooming, only getting it done twice a year. The family are not in a position to assist either. I didn't think it was a good idea for them to have a very young dog and didn't know of anything suitable. They walked into a local shop the next day and the shop assistant offered them a 4 yr old dog - a poodle. I just hope to God that the poodle will be ok .... Edited October 25, 2012 by dogmad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Shirley has family and neighbours who will take over if she needs it, though she's tough as old boots and a bit scary! She backs a trailer better than anyone else I've dver seen, and has had the same groomer visiting and doing half the dogs in the street for about twenty years. Her next door neighbours have been there for many many years and they've always walked their little dogs together. I'm such a softy the pup would end up with me if anything terrible happened and nobody else could help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 I can guarantee that any pup Shirley adopted would have every need met to the fullest extent. Should anything happen to Shirley down the track, family and friends have all stuck their hands up to care for any dog she has. Her previous dog Holly was groomed regularly (see Katdogs' post above), walked at least twice a day, had only the best food and accessories, saw the vet regularly for her annual shots - and was a beautifully well socialised and sweet dog in all respects. Hell - I'd like Shirley to adopt ME!! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Last week I had a call from a 72 yr old person wanting a puppy or nothing older than 1 yr. This person has health issues and admitted that they had not been able to see when their last dog was struggling or needed grooming etc and they couldn't afford regular grooming, only getting it done twice a year. The family are not in a position to assist either. I didn't think it was a good idea for them to have a very young dog and didn't know of anything suitable. They walked into a local shop the next day and the shop assistant offered them a 4 yr old dog - a poodle. I just hope to God that the poodle will be ok .... I feel this says more about the person than it is an age related issue. It is being very selfish, I think, and not accepting what they can offer a dog or any pet for that matter. This sort of person wouldn't get a dog from me, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I can guarantee that any pup Shirley adopted would have every need met to the fullest extent. Should anything happen to Shirley down the track, family and friends have all stuck their hands up to care for any dog she has. Hell - I'd like Shirley to adopt ME!! T. I didn't mention the age issue, because I knew you knew the lady and her circumstances very well. So your judgement could be trusted. But I can't help asking....if Shirley DID adopt you, would her family & friends put up their hands to care for you, too? I'd hate to see you dumped in an orphanage. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Ummm... maybe Katdogs would take me in? I wouldn't mind sleeping with Stevie in her fave beddie spot - there's room... Hahahaha! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Ok but just remember Jodie thinks she's the boss, we all humour her. You share the cupboard with Stevie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 I reckon me, Jodie, and Stevie can all fit in Stevie's cupboard... and Jodie already loves me, so I don't think we'll have any problems there... lol! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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